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James Delancey and the Decline of Slavery in Nova Scotia

History, Settlement

Contributor Candina Doucette   Curriculum Topics Global politics, English Language Arts, Canadian History, African Canadian Studies , Global history, Law Key  Concepts/Themes historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change, community Grade Levels 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Downloads Download Lesson plan (PDF): James Delancey, the Decline of Slavery in Nova Scotia: […]

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Resistance to Slavery in Nova Scotia

Conflict, History, Settlement, Slavery

Contributors Learning Resources Key  Concepts/Themes The past and how its affects the present and future, Sovereignty, Justice and the evolution of Nova Scotian justice, African Nova Scotian resistance and resilience, Respond to texts, Primary sources Curriculum Topics Social Studies 7 (adapted), English Language Arts, Canadian History, African Canadian Studies, Global History Grade Levels 9,10, 11,12. 

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The Immigration of Enslaved People to Nova Scotia Until 1783

History, Slavery

Contributors Learning Resources Key  Concepts/Themes Immigration, Slavery, Black Loyalists, New England Planters and Acadians, Physical and cultural landscapes in Nova Scotia, Revolution, Population, Population densities, Contributions of African descendants to Nova Scotia Curriculum Topics English Language Art, Canadian History, African Canadian Studies, Global History, Citizenship Grade Levels 9, 10,11,12 Downloads Download Lesson Plan (PDF): The

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African Glory

History

Contributors Learning Resources Key  Concepts/Themes African civilizations, religious beliefs, African kingdoms, culture Curriculum Topics Medieval Times, Ancient Civilizations,  World History, 16th Century Grade Levels 4,5,11 Downloads Download Lesson Plan (PDF)

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The History of Slavery in Nova Scotia

Conflict, Slavery

Contributors Learning Resources Key  Concepts/Themes The impact of physical systems on human activity, Triangular trade, Primary sources, Nova Scotia Slavery, Individuals/ Symbols that have contributed to the development of Canada, Staple trade in the development of colonial Canada Curriculum Topics slavery, historical significance, historical perspective, continuity and change, racial discrimination Grade Levels 9, 10, 11,12

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Historical Lives of African Canadian Children

Settlement

Scholarly Panel      Image Credit: An image from the Alvin D. McCurdy fonds, held at the Archives of Ontario. Learning Resources Key  Concepts/Themes migration, belonging, community building, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change, racial discrimination Curriculum Topics education, community, 19th century Grade Levels 6, 7, 8, 9 Downloads Download Article (PDF): Historical

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The Black Church in Canada

Settlement

Scholarly Panel      Image Credit: Image of the AME chapel in the London Advertiser, May 8, 1926 Learning Resources Key  Concepts/Themes community building, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change, world religions Curriculum Topics 19th century, 20th century, community, settlement Grade Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Downloads Download Lesson Plan

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Black Barbers and Barbershops

Occupations, Settlement

Scholarly Panel      Image Credit: An image from the Alvin D. McCurdy fonds, held at the Archives of Ontario. Learning Resources Key  Concepts/Themes community, settlement, occupations, 19th century, 20th century Curriculum Topics community building, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change Grade Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Downloads Lesson Plan (PDF):”Tonsorial Artists”

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Black Protest and Activism in Early Hamilton, Ontario

History, Settlement

Scholarly Panel      Image Credit: An image from the Alvin D. McCurdy fonds, held at the Archives of Ontario. Learning Resources Key  Concepts/Themes community building, historical significance, historical perspective, cause and consequence, continuity and change Curriculum Topics community, settlement, 19th century, 20th century, social conflict Grade Levels 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Downloads Lesson Plan

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